The NewsLions wide receiver Charles Rogers missed all but three plays of the 2004 season because of a broken clavicle. However, he used his time off to add approximately 18 pounds of muscle and is ready to play again, reports the team's website. "It felt great [to be back on Friday]. It's kind of hard to put in words; but when you play football for your whole life ? getting back out on the field, you're just doing something you love and just having fun," Rogers said to the site. "It's kind of hard for me to put into words...but it was beautiful."
Our ViewWhile Charles may think minicamp is beautiful, fantasy owners will think it is beautiful if he can play an entire regular season for once. The added strength may help in preventing future injuries, but he now has to concern himself with beating out Mike Williams and keeping his spot in the team's starting lineup.[/i]

April 30th, 2005, 10:32 am

Ferris

Pro Bowl Player

Joined: April 19th, 2005, 2:10 pmPosts: 2478Location: Michigan

The Lions said

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Rogers, who added approximately 18 pounds of muscle during the off-season, was thrilled to be competing again with his teammates.

But Charles Rogers said

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: ?Yeah, I?ve (added) some weight. I think I added about eight pounds since last year. The reason why I added some weight was because I feel like I had to get adjusted ? when things don?t go right, you just try something different. I think the weight is holding up pretty good. My speed is still there so I think it was more beneficial for me. As I get older, this will be my third year in the (NFL), I think my body is maturing into a more complete physique.?

just me or do I smell conspiracy

April 30th, 2005, 11:23 am

wi LION

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Joined: March 31st, 2005, 9:27 pmPosts: 70

Ferris

I heard that Crog added 8 pounds as well. I think that the Lions are worried about his health and thats why Williams was drafted.

April 30th, 2005, 6:42 pm

Yorick

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Joined: March 22nd, 2005, 8:42 pmPosts: 3811

I am of the belief that much of Charles' weight right now is water, or water weight. I think it is a masking agent for his balsa bones.

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April 30th, 2005, 7:25 pm

Ferris

Pro Bowl Player

Joined: April 19th, 2005, 2:10 pmPosts: 2478Location: Michigan

I think they made him drink 18 pounds of Milk! (milk makes bones stronger)

seriously though that is a big difference 18 pounds and 8... why the misleading rhetoric? The funniest thing about it is there both brand new stories on the Lions OFFICIAL Site